Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 ×
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix SL300Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSL300SX500
Alternate model number(s)
  • sl305
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Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122104
Width (mm)10080
Height (mm)9370
Weight (g)510341
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX510
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1416
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2864(12.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating, 15 elements in 11 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.003.00 - 129.00
Zoom ratio (x)3030
Aperture range (f)-0.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)400
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 1000 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF; Center, Multi, Area, TrackingContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverage-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400*; * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode.Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-zone Multi, Average, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night, Macro, Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlit Portrait, PanoramaSCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range description-1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Max flash sync (s)-1/1600
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300195
Battery form factorProprietary NP-85Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-85 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x v10.6 - 10.7
  • windows 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCCD-shift Image Stabilization, Flash Hot-shoe, 6 Scene SR AUTO, Smile & Shoot Mode, Face Recognition, Motion PanoramaOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies.



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